We are leading in RDF and biomass testing
RDF, SRF and biomass testing
We provide accredited testing for Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) and biomass, helping you qualify materials for renewable energy use and meet zero waste-to-landfill obligations. With UKAS accreditation, fast turnaround times, and expert logistics, we ensure accuracy and efficiency in every test we perform.
Comprehensive RDF, SRF and biomass testing
Our testing services support sustainable energy solutions by analysing RDF, SRF and biomass materials. These renewable resources offer environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels, playing a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural resources. By ensuring that these materials meet industry standards, we support your efforts in advancing sustainable energy solutions and achieving compliance with renewable energy feedstock acceptance criteria.
What do we analyse within our RDF, SRF and biomass tests?
Moisture content: Determines the water content, which impacts combustion efficiency and energy output.
Ash content: Indicates residual mineral content post-combustion, affecting efficiency and emissions.
Calorific value: Measures energy content, crucial for assessing energy production efficiency.
Elemental analysis: Identifies composition to evaluate potential emissions and environmental impact.
Chlorine content: High chlorine levels can cause corrosion and emissions of harmful compounds.
Heavy metals: Detects toxic elements like mercury, lead, and cadmium, which pose environmental risks.
Wood testing for compliance and safety
We also offer a specialised WRA02 wood testing suite for treated timber, essential for determining whether the material is hazardous or non-hazardous. This testing is critical following the withdrawal of the Environment Agency’s RPS250 (as of 1 September 2023) and the introduction of RPS291. The WRA02 suite helps establish the correct disposal pathway for amber-treated timber (used between 1950 and 2007), ensuring compliance with updated regulations.
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Accreditations and recognitions
Quality is central to everything we do
Our laboratories are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the British, European and International Standard for quality assurance in analytical laboratories – BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) provides recognition to international customers that we are accredited to this standard by a recognised accreditation body. All accredited methods are inspected and approved by UKAS and the full standard covers quality assurance and method-specific procedures. Normec DETS also belongs to proficiency testing schemes, including Aquacheck, Contest, AIMS, AISS, RICE and DCC.
UKAS schedule of accreditation, Consett
Normec DETS Limited, a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 2139
UKAS schedule of accreditation, Lenham
Normec DETS Limited, a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 4480
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Normec DETS
County Durham United Kingdom